Ipu Nursing Associate

Job summary Are you a qualified Nursing Associate who wants togive the best possible care?
Have you thought about a career in palliativecare at St Elizabeth Hospice?It is a time of development andopportunity in the nursing team.
We are not just offering a job, but the chanceto make a real difference in peoples are looking for NursingAssociates to work within our multi-disciplinary team providing physical,psycho-social and spiritual care to patients and their families admitted to theIPU, with rotation to the Community Team and occasional Community Care Unit cover.If you would like an opportunity to find out some moreabout working at the hospice, and how it can fit your own career aspirations,we recommend a discussion prior to you completing your application.
Main duties of the job St ElizabethHospice offers the unique opportunity to work alongside our outstandingmulti-disciplinary team, providing planned and reactive or urgent care topatients and support to their loved ones.
Every patient andfamily member is valued and we pride ourselves in giving dedicated time to carefor patients, whether it is in a patients home, on the telephone throughOneCall or at the Inpatient Unit in Ipswich.As well asjoining our rewarding and well-respected organisation, St Elizabeth Hospice ishere to support your career, with progression and training opportunitiesavailable to enhance your skills and development.Hours: Full time - hours per week.
Will consider parttime.
Full rotation, 24/7 days a week.
About us RatedOutstanding from the Care Quality Commission, St Elizabeth Hospice improveslife for people living with a progressive or life-limiting illness.
Our work iscentred on an individual's needs, which means specialist support, whenever andwherever it is needed, whether at home, in the community or at the hospice.
Weare well respected and praised for our responsiveness and expertise by peoplewe serve.We offer:mirror Agenda for Change with regard to salary,enhancements (however not reckonable service)personal pension plan (NHS Pensions aretransferrable) extensive inductionexcellent training opportunitiessupport with revalidation and ongoing CPDthrough both in-house and external education including an in house palliativecare programmeexperience in working in a 24/7 SpecialistCommunity Team and a Specialist In Patient Unitemployee assistance programmefree parkingSt ElizabethHospice is an innovative and compassionate organisation.
Hear from the nursingstaff themselves on why working at St Elizabeth Hospice is so special:Many peoplehave said it must be very sad to work at the hospice, which it can be, but itis also the most uplifting and positive place that I have ever worked.I would notchange my job for the world.
Being able to continue supporting people duringdifficult times in their lives, has been one of the most rewarding and proudestmoments in my career.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARYTo work within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), providingphysical, psycho-social and spiritual care to patients and their families admitted to the IPU, with rotationto the Community Team and occasional CCU responsibility as a Registered Nursing Associate and beaccountable for own actions or omissions, and always act in the best interests ofpatients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Recognizing and working within the limits of trainingas defined by the NMC Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and NursingAssociatesCLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Implement palliative and end of lifecare.
Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions.
Have knowledge of common symptomsand methods of symptom control.
Demonstrate clinical excellence andmaintain consistently high standards of individualised care and bereavementsupport under guidance of a Registered Nurse.
Communicate highly emotiveinformation clearly, sensitively and unambiguously with staff, patients,families and professionals by face to face, telephone and/or electronic means.
Maintain close liaison with theRegistered Nurses.
Enable patients and their carerswith palliative care needs to have informed choices, based on accurateevidenced information.
Contribute to the planning, deliveryand evaluation of interventions.
Work effectively with communityprofessionals, support services and members of other hospice and palliativecare teams, ensuring effective communication between all service providers.
Follow Hospice procedures andstatutory regulations relating to custody and administration of drugs.
Assist in the management of the CCUclinics as required.
Be responsible for identifying andacting on any safeguarding risk to patients and their families in accordancewith relevant policies and procedures.
Assist in maintaining own and othershealth, safety and security.
Integrate research based evidence inall aspects of palliative care into clinical practice.
Ensure all written and verbalcommunication is constructive, effective, accurate and appropriate, followingHospice procedures and NMC guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality ofinformation at all times.MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES To participate in the development of clinical standards andclinical audit, working within the clinical governance framework of theHospice.
To supervise and instruct others in the delivery of care.
To undertake APRs, interviews and assist with managingincidents, as needed.
To attend relevant meetings, providing effectivecommunication to ensure continuity of patient care.
To recognise indications of staff stress and to facilitatestaff support.
To supervise and participate in the induction of all newstaff.
To take on a mentor role to new staff, as requested.
To participate inprofessional placements and lay person visits to the IPU.
To recognisethe value of volunteer contribution and play an active part in their support& development where appropriate.EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain an awareness of research and relevant findingsand in conjunction with the multi-professional team, work towards this beingapplied to practice.
To participate in education programmes as required.
To give feedback from attended education programmes/studydays to the multi-professional team.PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT To devise with the IPU Team Leader a personaldevelopment plan in line with the Hospice objectives and personal needs.
To maintain and increase personal clinical skills.ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To work at all times within the policies and guidelines ofthe Hospice and act within NMC guidelines at all times.
To uphold the Hospice team values at all times.
To ensure effective use of resources.
To play an active part in the development and maintenance ofgood relationships with all who have business with the Hospice.
To respect at all times the confidentiality of informationcovering patients, staff and volunteers.
To promote the Hospice philosophy of care towards patients,relatives and visitors.Because of the special nature of the Hospice and its workthe post holder may on occasion be asked to undertake other duties to helpmaintain our high standard of care.
Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within a health care setting.
Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate care package under supervision by the Registered Nurse.
Ability to prioritise patient needs that may be complex and subject to change.
Desirable Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Able to contribute to service development.
Training in Palliative care, symptom control.
Specific Skills Essential Communication.
Ability to deal with complex matters requiring advanced communication skills.
Supervisory.
Ability to supervise the work of others HCA, as relevant.
IT literate.
Ability to use Microsoft packages and Outlook or willingness to undertake training.
Qualifications Essential State Registered Nursing Associate with current NMC registration.
Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification.
Personal Qualities Essential Demonstrable experience of team working.
Be willing and able to develop own knowledge and skills and to contribute to the development of others.
Ability to withstand sensitive and potentially stressful situations.